Underfloor Heating Compatibility Guide – Parador Flooring

Underfloor Heating Compatibility Guide – Parador Flooring

Choosing the right flooring for underfloor heating is essential for comfort, efficiency, and long-term performance. This guide explains which Parador flooring types are suitable for underfloor heating, how they should be installed, and what to consider when selecting your floor.

All recommendations below are based on Parador construction types and installation guidelines.

 

Modular ONE – Resilient Flooring

Modular ONE Formats

Wide Plank

Château Plank

Oversized Tile

Herringbone

 

Modular ONE Hydron Formats

Wide Plank

Oversized Tile

 

Underfloor Heating Compatibility: ✅ Yes

 

Integrated Underlay: ✅ Yes – a special, pre attached, acoustic backing

Integrated Underlay & Acoustic Backing

All Parador Modular ONE floors include an integrated backing layer, meaning additional underlay is not normally required.

Standard Modular ONE
Includes an integrated cork underlay, providing:

Acoustic insulation

Improved comfort underfoot

Efficient heat transfer for UFH systems

Modular ONE Hydron
Features a special integrated acoustic backing (not cork), specifically engineered to deliver:

100% waterproof performance

Suitability for kitchens and bathrooms

Long-term dimensional stability in moisture-prone areas

This integrated backing is what differentiates Hydron from standard Modular ONE and enables its wet-room suitability.

 

When to Use Akustik-Protect with Modular ONE

Although not required in most installations, Akustik-Protect underlays may be recommended in specific scenarios:

Mineral Substrates (Concrete / Screed)
Use Akustik-Protect 100 or 500, which include an integrated vapour barrier to protect against residual moisture from the subfloor.

Minor Subfloor Unevenness
Akustik-Protect underlays can help compensate for slight irregularities (up to approx. 3mm per metre).

Enhanced Acoustic Requirements
In apartments or noise-sensitive environments, Akustik-Protect can further improve impact and ambient sound reduction.

Water-Based Underfloor Heating
Akustik-Protect 100 is often preferred due to its low thermal resistance, supporting efficient heat transfer.

When NOT to Use Additional Underlay

Modular ONE Herringbone
Parador recommends no additional acoustic underlay for herringbone formats. Only a PE film (0.2mm) should be used to ensure stability of the click system.

Akustik-Protect Rigid
This underlay is designed for SPC rigid vinyl floors without integrated insulation and is not recommended for Modular ONE, which already includes integrated backing.

PE Film (Important Installation Note)

Parador requires a PE film (0.2mm) to be installed beneath Modular ONE on all substrates.
This acts as a sliding layer, allowing the floor to expand and contract freely.

If an Akustik-Protect underlay with an integrated vapour barrier (such as 100 or 500) is used, a separate PE film is not required.

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Modular ONE Compatibility Summary

 

Engineered Wood Flooring

Suitable Parador Engineered Wood Collections

Basic 11-5 (Plank & 3-Strip)

Classic 3060 (3-Strip & Wide Plank)

Classic 3025 (3-Strip & Plank)

Trendtime 3 (Herringbone)

Trendtime 4 (Plank)

Trendtime 8 (Plank)

Trendtime 10 (Chevron)

Underfloor Heating Compatibility: ✅ Yes

Notes:
Parador engineered wood floors are suitable for underfloor heating when installed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Gradual heat-up, controlled surface temperatures, and correct installation methods are essential to maintain floor stability and appearance.

Engineered Wood Flooring

Important note:
Engineered wood floors are suitable for underfloor heating when installed in accordance with Parador guidelines, including:

gradual heat-up

surface temperature limits

correct adhesive or floating method

Laminate Flooring

Parador Laminate Collections

Basic 400 / Basic 600 (including Château formats)

Classic 1050 (4V Groove)

Trendtime Laminate (Trendtime 1, 3, 5, 6, 8)

Underfloor Heating Compatibility: ✅ Yes
Integrated Underlay: ❌ No

Notes:
Parador laminate floors are suitable for underfloor heating when used with a compatible Parador Akustik-Protect underlay and installed using a floating click system.

Laminate Flooring

Summary:
All Parador laminate floors are suitable for underfloor heating with the correct acoustic underlay and installation method.

Vinyl Flooring – HDF Core Board

Suitable Collections

Basic 30 (no bevel)

Classic 2030

Trendtime 6

Underfloor Heating Compatibility: ✅ Yes

Notes:
HDF-core vinyl floors provide stable performance over underfloor heating when installed according to Parador guidelines.

Vinyl Flooring (HDF Core Board)

Vinyl Flooring – SPC Core Board

Suitable Collections

Basic 5.3 (with bevel)

Classic 2070 (with bevel)

Trendtime 3, 5 & 8 (with bevel)

Underfloor Heating Compatibility: ✅ Yes

Notes:
SPC core vinyl flooring offers low thermal resistance and excellent dimensional stability, making it well suited to modern underfloor heating systems.

Vinyl Flooring (SPC Core Board)

Glue-Down Vinyl Flooring

Suitable Collections

Basic 2.0 (no bevel)

Classic 2025 (with bevel)

Trendtime 3, 5 & 10 (with bevel)

Underfloor Heating Compatibility: ✅ Yes

Notes:
Glue-down vinyl provides excellent heat transfer and is often chosen for commercial or high-traffic environments. Professional installation is recommended.

Glue-Down Vinyl

Important Installation Notes

Always follow Parador installation and temperature guidelines

Gradual heat-up is essential for wood-based floors

Correct underlay selection improves comfort and efficiency

When in doubt, seek professional advice

If the floor has integrated cork underlay

This floor includes an integrated cork underlay, meaning no additional underlay is required when installing over underfloor heating.

If the floor does NOT have integrated underlay

This floor does not include an integrated underlay. Parador recommends using a compatible Akustik-Protect underlay for optimal comfort and performance over underfloor heating.

 

UFH + FLOORING COMPATIBILITY MATRIX

Flooring & Underfloor Heating Compatibility

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